He marched just as far forward in the column as he was sure it could command the ground.
George F. Hoar: “He marched just as far forward in the column as he was sure it could command the ground.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote illustrates Hoar's view on a friend's cautious yet forward-thinking approach to progress.
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